Claude is turning 29 years young on September 15! We'll honor our favorite alligator with albinism with a smorgasbord of tasty treats (including fresh trout!) and a special birthday edition of Swamp Talk. Thanks for celebrating with us—Claude (and his team of attentive Academy biologists) really feel the love!

Say Happy Hatchday to Claude
Cutie Claude
HABBERDAY CLAUDE!!!
Love, the McKissicks
2022-09-15T09:55:14-07:00
Dear Claude,
Happy Hatch Day Big Boy!
Love, Sue
2022-09-15T09:54:38-07:00
dear “Fwaud”
I was with my young grandson the first time I met you and he could only call you Fwaud so we nicknamed you that. We always like to check in with you when come to the academy. Happy 27th and many more!
Love, Nunu
2022-09-15T09:51:48-07:00
Dear Claude
I came to visit you early February all the way from Paris. Too bad I can’t be here for your birthday, it’s cool you’re turning the same age as me. Also learned that you could live up to 100 years which is a pretty cool fact. Hope you’ll be enjoying your birthday, and maybe even be treated with a feast of your own!
Z
2022-09-15T09:51:44-07:00
Dearest Claude
Happy hatchday!! I didn't realize we were hatched the same year, how exciting! I was hatched in February, just a few miles away from the Academy, but moved to Florida (land of many gators!) as a child. I first met you when I returned in 2012. I hope you've been well and I hope you have a delightful hatchday!
Love, Joey
2022-09-15T09:48:56-07:00
Dear Claude
Happy Hatchday and here’s to many, many more! Looking forward to seeing you again.
We love you! The Williams/Green family from Colorado
2022-09-15T09:48:13-07:00
To his majesty,
Happy hatch day and long may you reign
Sincerely, your loyal subjects
2022-09-15T09:46:34-07:00
Hey Claude
Enjoy your special Hatchday!!! But more importantly let’s celebrate you everyday!!’ We are so fortunate to have you as an integral member of the academy!!!
With much love & gratitude, Laurie
2022-09-15T09:46:07-07:00
Dear Claude
Happy Birthday !
Love , The Mooney Family
2022-09-15T09:45:09-07:00
Dear Claude
Happy, Happy 27th Birthday!
with love, Anne
2022-09-15T09:43:03-07:00
Dear Claude,
Happy Hatchday to the best reason to come to the Academy of Sciences. It's been such a pleasure visiting you every time we have come to the Academy over the past 27 years. Hope you enjoy your special treats! Thank you for bringing us such joy.
Love, The Auerbach-Levin Family
2022-09-15T09:42:42-07:00
Hi Claude!
Happy hatchday you freaky freak!
Leah edwina martin
2022-09-15T09:42:10-07:00
Hello, Claude!
Happy, happy hatchday! I hope you enjoy marvelous treats and relaxation time. You’re the best!
Love, the Esling family
2022-09-15T09:40:57-07:00
Dearest Claude
Here’s to many more years of eating delicious trout, chillin’ in your swamp, and bringing joy to all those visit you.
Love, LP
2022-09-15T09:40:56-07:00
Dearest Claude:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAUDE!! You handsome guy! Hope you get extra snacks today! Hope to see you soon!!
Love, The Way's
2022-09-15T09:40:53-07:00

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